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WSP in the U.S. · 3 days ago

Vice President - Local Business Line Leader

New Orleans, LA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

15+ years exp

WSP is a leading engineering and professional services firm dedicated to serving local communities. They are seeking a Vice President - Local Business Line Leader to lead and support a portfolio of transportation projects in Louisiana, focusing on strategic growth and operational excellence.

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No H1B

Responsibilities

Optimizes the client and employee experience through regular review and implements process improvements

Focuses on innovation and enhancing health & safety, quality and sustainable standards

Develops local growth, forecast and business development strategy in collaboration with District, Region and National Business Line Leaders

Resolves conflict and other internal/external issues that may arise in the office, amongst WSP’s client base, or on projects

Collaborate with regional, district leaders and other area leaders to strategically drive the business, manage project performance, oversee overhead expenditures, and meet operational financial metrics

Works with the Business Line leader to attract the best industry talent by fostering a work environment that is collaborative, values inclusion and diversity and invites broad, creative thinking – crafting a more attractive place to work, grow and thrive

Emphasizes employee training and development to create a unique work experience

Inspires, motivates and promotes the best of WSP to our clients and communities to ensure strong employee engagement and morale

Supports programs such as Safety, Sustainability and Ethics & Compliance

Provide leadership and mentoring to Louisiana staff

Brings an expanded view and integrated response to complex challenges by leveraging our full suite of offerings across all end markets

Utilizes our extended reach across regions, districts, offices and the globe to foster new and innovative client delivery

Deploys our unique expertise and perspective to create new value for clients and provides civic and industry leadership within the local area

Drives performance of the business and strategically grows our market share to ensure WSP is a preferred provider to our clients

Manages local client coordination and cross-selling efforts in coordination with Region, District, National Business Lines, and Pursuit Management

Leverages our broad technical experience to enhance current and new service offerings

Fosters the development of new and emerging innovations to remain the trusted thought leaders in our industry

Advances the strategic direction of the district and region in the location of responsibility for sustained and continued growth consistent within the context of the strategic plan

Encourages, supports and promotes the technical and professional development of local WSP staff

Key performance indicators include: EBITDA, Organic Growth, DSO, Utilization, Backlog, Inclusion & Diversity and Guiding Principles

Qualification

Civil EngineeringTransportation EngineeringProfessional Engineer (P.E.)Business DevelopmentClient ServiceProcess ImprovementLeadershipEffective CommunicationStrategic ThinkingDecision-Making

Required

Minimum Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Minimum of 15 years of experience in transportation engineering or equivalent experience in the A/E/C industry with a strong focus in transportation infrastructure

Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in the State of Louisiana

Established LADOTD, Transportation Agency, and other relevant client relationships and industry contacts in the Louisiana geography

Recent LADOTD Design and Project Management experience related to transportation infrastructure projects (highways, bridges, collectors, arterials, local roads, bike and pedestrian shared use paths, etc.)

Business Development and Client Service to a broad range of client types

Demonstrated goal-oriented experience in leadership, personal accountability, and persistence

Effective communication with team members and stakeholders to ensure project objectives are met

Proven experience in professional communication, including presentations, written reports, and group facilitation

Ability to innovate and re-think the conventional approach to client and employee engagement

Strong business acumen with an aptitude for improving processes

Sound decision-making, strategic and visionary thinking, and creative business development capabilities across a multi-disciplined practice

Commitment to internal and external client service

Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct and adhere to WSP's Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures

Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies